It is a whole new world, indeed! The first full-length trailer for Disney's live-action Aladdin dropped on Tuesday.
The plot centers on street urchin Aladdin (Mena Massoud), beautiful and courageous Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott), very blue Genie (Will Smith), and the evil Jafar (Marwan Kenzari). The two-minute and fourteen-second clip gives us a closer look at Smith's Genie, whose initial reveal triggered mixed reaction on social media. The trailer also reveals some of the iconic original songs that will be featured.
The live-action remake is written by John August and directed by Guy Ritchie.
This is a busy year for Disney. The studio has other highly-anticipated adaptations set for release, including as Tim Burton’s Dumbo (March 29) and Jon Favreau’s The Lion King (July 19).
Netflix’s newest lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, is set to air season two this fall, per Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram. The short post follows the release of the show’s first eight episodes this past Tuesday.
“If you’re loving Season 1, just wait until you see the fun we cooked up on Season 2!” the caption reads. “Thanks for joining the party, and an endless thanks to the amazing team and crew who helped bring it all to life!”
The lifestyle series revolves around the actress turned dutchess’ cooking and entertaining all who visit, producing engaging tutorials and conversations. This season featured various guests, including actress and producer Mindy Kaling, former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, makeup artist Daniel Martin, and skin care entrepreneur Vicky Tsai.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Mindy Kaling in episode 102 of With Love, Meghan. Justin Coit/Netflix
With Love, Meghan, where Sussex is listed as an executive producer, is filmed in Montecito, California, where she and her family live full-time. For privacy reasons, however, the set used for filming is a nearby rental, not Sussex’s actual home.
Although the show majorly centers around the Los Angeles native’s hosting and cooking skills, her husband, Prince Harry, makes an appearance during an intimate brunch co-hosted by chef and restaurateur Alice Waters in the series’ final episode. Markle’s royal spouse, “H” as she calls him, is often mentioned throughout the season, along with their children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, whose faces are never revealed in the episodes.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry in the final episode of With Love, Meghan/Netflix
With Love, Meghan is revered as Sussex’s first major independent project since she and Prince Harry resigned as senior members of Britain’s royal family in 2020 and moved back to her home state of California. Before meeting and marrying into the royal family in 2018, Markle had a lifestyle blog titled Tig, which inspired the Netflix show.
In addition to the series, the 43-year-old announced that she is rebranding her fledging lifestyle company to As Ever after originally naming it American Riviera. The company’s site went live with eight products available for purchase this spring, the same day as With Love, Meghan debuted on the streamer.
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation dropped a teaser trailer for the fifth installment of their hit animated film ‘Shrek 5.’ The 30-second video shows Zendaya as Felicia, the teenage daughter of Shrek and Fiona.
‘Shrek 5’ reunites the original trio—Mike Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as Donkey, with Zendaya as one of the triplets introduced as babies in ‘Shrek the Third.’
Fiona, Donkey, Shrek and Felicia in ‘Shrek 5’
The Shrek series, which began in 2001 with its Oscar-winning debut, has long been an audience favorite with a global box office haul exceeding $2.9 billion across four films and two ‘Puss in Boots’ spinoffs.
Known for her roles in ‘Dune,’ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ and HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ —where she won two Emmys—the 28-year-old actress’ is a force in Hollywood’s love for the franchise runs deep. She wrote in a resurfaced 2017 tweet, “I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood,” which prompted the official Shrek Instagram account to reply, “This aged well.”
The newly released teaser offers a glimpse of Felicia, complete with green lipstick and a nose ring, exuding teenage sass as she reacts to her father’s antics with an “Ew, Dad.” The clip leans into Shrek’s meme-worthy legacy, featuring a TikTok-style magic mirror slideshow of the ogre in absurd filters—dancing giant, six-pack Shrek—set to Smash Mouth’s iconic “All Star.” Although the plot details of ‘Shrek 5’ are still under wraps, the focus on Felicia suggests a story about legacy and family dynamics.
‘Shrek 5’ was initially set to premiere on July 1, 2026, but the studio announced that it pushed it back, as reported by Deadline. The film will now drop on December 23, 2026 – a busy time for Zendaya, who is starring in other titles expected to arrive that year, including ‘Dune: Messiah,’ ‘Spider-Man 4,’ ‘Odyssey’ and ‘Euphoria’ Season 3.
The 56th NAACP Image Awards took place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, delivering a night of celebration, inspiration, and unforgettable highlights. The annual event—often dubbed the “Black Oscars”—honored the brilliance of people of color in film, television, music, and literature. Hosted by the hilarious Deon Cole, the evening was packed with emotional wins, powerful speeches, and historic tributes. From The Wayans Family’s induction into the NAACP Hall of Fame to Keke Palmer’s Entertainer of the Year crowning, here are the top 5 most memorable moments from last night’s NAACP Image Awards that had everyone talking.
1. The Wayans Family’s Heartfelt and Hilarious Hall of Fame Induction
The Wayans family at the 56th NAACP Image Awards
The induction of The Wayans Family into the NAACP Hall of Fame was hands-down the night’s standout moment. This comedic dynasty—featuring Keenen Ivory, Damon, Kim, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans—took the stage to a roaring ovation, celebrating over 30 years of groundbreaking contributions to Black entertainment.
2. Keke Palmer’s Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 56th NAACP Image Awards
Keke Palmer at the 56th NAACP Image Awards
Keke Palmer stole the show when she was named Entertainer of the Year, beating out heavyweights like Cynthia Erivo, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, and Shannon Sharpe. The multihyphenate star, already a winner earlier in the week for hosting Password, radiated joy as she accepted the Award. In her speech, the 31-year-old gave a special (and perfectly pitched) shoutout to Erivo for her “exceptional” performance in ‘Wicked.’
3. Kerry Washington’s Emotional Win and Tyler Perry Shoutout
Kerry Washington at the 56th NAACP Image Awards
Kerry Washington took the stage to receive a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for The Six Triple Eight. The Netflix war drama, directed by Tyler Perry, also won Outstanding Motion Picture. Washington’s speech was a beautiful tribute to the real-life Black women of the 6888th Battalion whose stories the film honors.
Washington, who portrayed Major Charity Adams, thanked Perry for his vision, the brilliant cast of the film, as well as the women of the 688th Battalion before briefly leaving the stage—only to return with a laugh, saying she “forgot to thank Tyler Perry.” Which, of course, she didn’t. This candid moment was met with the audience’s playful “You DID!” and laughs.
4. Kamala Harris’ Powerful Chairman’s Award Acceptance
Former Vice President Kamala Harris brought the house down with her acceptance of the Chairman’s Award, recognizing her lifelong commitment to justice and equality. As the first Black and South Asian woman to serve as VP, her presence at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards was historic. Her speech was a rallying cry, reflecting on her journey and urging the audience to continue pushing for equity: “We stand on the shoulders of giants—now it’s our turn to lift others up.”
5. Dave Chappelle’s Raw and Real President’s Award Speech
Comedy legend Dave Chappelle received the prestigious President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards.
The Award, given annually to individuals who’ve made significant cultural or societal impact, was a fitting tribute to Chappelle’s decades-long career. Known for his fearless humor and incisive social commentary on Chappelle’s Show and beyond, the comedian took the stage to a thunderous standing ovation. In a rare serious turn, he called the honor “the most meaningful of my career,” reflecting on the challenges of staying true to his voice in a polarized world. “Don’t let the world discourage you—keep telling your truth,” he told the audience, his words resonating deeply on a night-themed “Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence.”